Pangolins are burrowing mammals that look like scaly anteaters. They're being illegally traded at an alarming scale, despite increased protections. There are eight species of pangolins. They're prized for their supposed medical value in traditional Chinese practices. The truth is, pangolin's keratin scales are medicinally useless. Despite this, the illegal trade of the critter hasn't stopped, based on reports from the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Groups are taking notice and are pushing countries to protect these animals before they go extinct.